First, let me wish you all a very Happy Halloween! To celebrate this special day I thought I would post photos from my recent visit to the “Dark Art” exhibit in, where else, Salem, MA.

Halloween meets art at the aptly named, “Dark Arts” exhibit at the Salem Arts Association building in Salem, MA.

Several artists, chiefly from Salem and other North Shore (the coastal area between Boston and New Hampshire) have their work displayed at the Salem Arts Association 211 Building.

The Salem Arts Association building is tucked away off Bridge St. So you do have to keep your eyes open for it if you’re passing by. In fact, I missed it a few times myself before I found the walkway located on the opposite side of the MBTA station.

The works of art vary widely from photographs, watercolors and mixed media among other types of art. I have not posted them on any order other than the order they were posted in the building.

If you haven’t seen these treasures, you have until Sunday, November 4 to see them! You can find the hours and directions to the Salem Arts Association in the details above.

At the time that I took these photographs all of the works of art were for sale if you’re interested.

Daniel Breslin of Salem, MA, earned second place with his work III. He used encaustic media (a hot wax painting, involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added) and objects on wood to make this art.

Katherine Miura used oil to paint Ugly Jack.

Copper Beech is a pastel painting by Janet Schwartz, originally from Westborough, MA.

Steve Negron, of Lynn, MA, used acrylic to make “Lupe No Longer Enjoyed Hector’s Undivided Attention.”

Memento Mori For Edgar Allen Poe (sic) is another photograph by James Bostick.

Splitting Headache is a mixed media work of art by Erin Survalis.

Which work of art is your favorite? I loved them all. But, I voted for The Gourd Goblin. I loved the color scheme and the theme of the work.

I did it again. After vowing to not take too many photos of the costumed visitors in Salem this year, well, that promise lasted about half an hour. There were just too many cool costumes this year in Salem.

Rather than posting all of the people in their creative and amazing Halloween costumes in one blog post, I am going to try to post a few of them at the end of my Halloween themed posts. This means you may have some Halloween themes “left over” posts into November. I will also probably have to post one with all of the costumed visitors in one post as well. There are just too many to post in one blog post. Here are a few of the more cool costumes I have seen in my visits to Salem this month. And a few dogs too, of course.

Alvinnn! And the rest of the chipmunks made it out to Salem. Look at those tails!

What a super cute family!

He didn’t talk much. But she said it was okay to take their photo.

Another great looking couple. I hear he can be a real pain in the neck, though.

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About New England Nomad

Hi I'm Wayne. Welcome to my blog.
I am a true New Englander through and through. I love everything about New England. I especially love discovering new places in New England and sharing my experiences with everyone. I tend to focus on the more unique and lesser known places and things in New England on my blog.
Oh yeah, and I love dogs. I always try to include at least one dog in each of my blog posts.
I discovered my love of photography a couple of years ago. I know, I got a late start. Now, I photograph anything that seems out of the ordinary, interesting, beautiful and/or unique. And I have noticed how every person, place or thing I photograph has a story behind it or him or her. I don't just photograph things or people or animals. I try to get their background, history or as much information as possible to give the subject more context and meaning. It's interesting how one simple photograph can evoke so much.
I am currently using a Nikon D3200 "beginner's camera." Even though there are better cameras on the market, and I will upgrade some time, I love how it functions (usually) and it has served me well.
The great thing about my blog is you don't have to be from New England, or even like New England to like my blog (although I've never met anyone who doesn't). All you have to like is to see and read about new or interesting places and things.
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What great fun, and the costume wearing public were all fabulous.
Claude and Millie – as cute as buttons.. 🙂
I must say Marie Antoinette Barbie doll raised a chuckle from the depths of my toes… 🙂
You certainly ‘get about’…